Last Podcast On The Left Side Stories: Only Files w/ Jena Friedman
Mar 11, 2026
Jena Friedman, comedian and investigative podcaster behind The Epstein Files Book Club, joins to unpack the Epstein files and related journalism. She discusses starting the podcast after DOJ disclosures. Conversations touch on platform risks, mysterious pushback around her reporting, and who might be held to account.
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DOD Found Backpack Microwave Linked To Havana Syndrome
- 60 Minutes aired a report and CIA whistleblower claiming a CIA cover-up of Havana Syndrome, while DOD investigations found a portable microwave device from Russian sources.
- The DOD bought and tested a backpack-sized microwave weapon that can cause internal ear damage, challenging the CIA's tractor-trailer theory.
Jena Friedman Started Epstein Files Book Club To Parse DOJ Files
- Jena Friedman launched The Epstein Files Book Club after diving into DOJ files and finding alarming, under-discussed allegations and redactions.
- She built the podcast with Elise Hugh to responsibly parse indictable claims and pressure for unredactions.
AI Podcasts Amplify Confusion Around Epstein Files
- The DOJ files contain both damning and 'not credible' allegations; automated or AI podcasts can spread confusion, so human-led analysis matters.
- Jena notes AI-generated Epstein podcasts exist and can mislead listeners with inconsistent voices and claims.